Flag

Abstract

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.

Contents

The anatomy of a flag -- First signs -- Coats of arms -- Friend or foe? -- Showing your colors -- Setting sail -- Signaling with flags -- Flags of the people -- Flags for sports and celebrations -- The United States of America -- France -- Germany -- Netherlands and Belgium -- Austria and Switzerland -- Italy -- Spain and Portugal -- Greece and Yugoslavia -- Denmark -- Norway and Iceland -- Sweden and Finland -- The United Kingdom -- Canada and New Zealand -- Australia -- Japan -- Africa and South America -- Russia -- China -- Flags of all nations.